Christmas budgets will again be stretched this year as the high cost of living continues to be a concern for many.
Auckland City Mission has provided over 30,000 food parcels to Aucklanders in need and will again be catering for those who might otherwise be alone on Christmas Day.
But charity also comes at cost.
Helen Robinson is the Auckland City Missioner and she talks to Susie about ensuring community goodwill towards our most vulnerable extends beyond Christmas.
Helen Robinson is the Auckland City Missioner Photo: Auckland City Mission